About Benjamin Taylor
Benjamin Taylor Ybarra built his legal foundation in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Davis in 2006. He continued his studies at Gonzaga University School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2009.
Early in his career he moved into public-sector and military legal work. He served as a judge advocate in the Oregon Army National Guard from 2012 until 2023. In that role he advised commanders, handled matters tied to military justice and administrative law, and worked on issues that required coordination between military and civilian authorities. Those years brought experience advising clients under time pressure and in settings where legal and regulatory frameworks intersect.
After uniformed service, Ybarra shifted more of his practice to civilian clients while keeping the perspective he gained as a military lawyer. He practices under the name Benjamin Ybarra, Lawyer at Law. He is authorized to practice in Oregon and represents clients in state matters. His background means he often handles cases that involve procedural complexity or that touch on regulatory and administrative questions.
Colleagues and clients describe him as straightforward in court and pragmatic at the table. He approaches problems by identifying the governing rules, the practical risks and the next workable steps. When a legal issue requires negotiating with an agency or explaining a technical record to a judge, he draws on years of written advocacy and courtroom exposure from both his civil and military work.
Beyond client representation, Ybarra’s years in the Oregon Army National Guard gave him a deeper familiarity with government processes. That experience often informs how he frames disputes and pursues remedies. He is comfortable drafting detailed filings and managing the deadlines that can determine an outcome in contested matters.
Ybarra remains active in the legal community in Oregon. His practice handles a range of matters for individuals and organizations in the state. As of 2026 his work concentrates on matters that benefit from his combined civil and military law background, representing clients across a variety of state-level issues.
